Position: Cornerback Name Dexter McDougle Height 1.8 m | Weight 88 kg Roster status: Active | |
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Date of birth: (1991-04-08) April 8, 1991 (age 24) NFL draft: 2014 / Round: 3 / Pick: 80 Parents Dexter McDougle, Gina McDougle Similar People Darrin Walls, Antonio Allen, Dee Milliner, Jamari Latti, Jeff Cumberland | ||
New york jets cornerback dexter mcdougle player profile
Dexter McDougle (born April 8, 1991) is an American football cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Maryland.
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- New york jets cornerback dexter mcdougle player profile
- Official highlight tape of 25 dexter mcdougle
- Early years
- College career
- New York Jets
- Philadelphia Eagles
- References
Official highlight tape of 25 dexter mcdougle
Early years
McDougle played for Stafford Senior High School, where he was a teammate of Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Torrey Smith, as well as at the University of Maryland. He played safety, cornerback, wide receiver and running back. He recorded 97 tackles and six interceptions as a senior in 2008 after missing most of his junior year with an injury. He also caught 48 passes for 885 yards and 11 TDs and rushed for 457 yards and nine scores on 76 carries.
Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated the 76th best "athlete" prospect of his class.
College career
At Maryland, he was named an Academic All-ACC in his sophomore and senior seasons. McDougle missed the most of his senior year at Maryland due to a fractured shoulder.
New York Jets
On May 10, 2014, McDougle was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round (80th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. On August 10, 2014, McDougle tore his ACL at Jets practice and was subsequently placed on the Injured Reserve.
McDougle was waived on September 4, 2016. After clearing waivers, he was signed to the team's practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 12, 2016.
Philadelphia Eagles
On August 27, 2017, McDougle was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for Terrence Brooks. On September 2, 2017, he signed a one-year contract extension with the Eagles.